Painting Ethics

[Cypher04]

So I have a question about painting my road toad, and it really gets down to the ethics of the whole thing(I'm in an upper division philosophy class ant I think it is starting to bleed into the rest of my life, sorry). In the previous restoration jobs I did with my dad we always repainted to the original color. I know that the road toad came in green, green or green. The question is, if I was to follow a different paint scheme how much of a faux pas would that be?

[hodakamax]

From day one (1965, my first Hodaka purchase), I decided that Hodakas were made to be modified. Why else would there be racing kits and a flood of aftermarket parts? There's nothing wrong with a beautiful restoration and I admire those who do it but for me modification was designed into the whole Hodaka culture. I guess my point is; paint it whatever YOU want. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it! Go for it.

Max-racer and philosopher. (kinda)

[ossa95d]

When I bought my Road Toad it had these body parts. Definitely a different color but kind of cool. I called it the Golden Toad.

[ossa95d]

Here is what the bike looked like when I bought it for $150.00.

Here is what it looks like now

Hopefully this worked

[Cypher04]

Cool thanks guys, I was thinking about a mat black frame with olive drab body parts, though I just realized that I am missing a part that I did not catch. what is that part with 100 printed on it?

[taber hodaka]

Do you want to be the thorn among the roses or the rose among the thorns? I suggest painting it a color you like or a color someone you like likes. Good thing we don't all like the same kind of hat and shoes. I painted my black 1952 125cc Harley candy apple red in 1962 it is black now again. Your question brings to mind Lee's paint jobs they are absolutely fantastic! =====Clarence

[Zyx]

Paint it any color you like. I think the little cover with 100 on it is a battery cover.

[hodakamax]

Ivan, you do look fast in green!

Max

[Bullfrog]

The only painting ethical faux pas (on my list anyway) would be painting the rims. Motorcycle rims should be wood, chrome or aluminum.

Ed

[rtboone]

Greetings

Check out the "Hodaka Club" website, and you will see examples of " Hodorses " of a different color.
I personally own several models that don't conform to factory paint spec's-----Just the way that I like them to be.
Have fun and be creative. Post a photo when you get a chance.

Tom

[Cypher04]

Thanks again guys. And I will post pictures as soon as the motorcycle is not spread out over half my garage.